McDonald’s New Happy Meal Might Be The Most Shocking Change They’ve Ever Made, Like Ever

McDonald’s just gave notice to its customers that its Happy Meals will look a little different soon. No, the Illinois-based fast food chain announced won’t be taking away the french fries (phew), but they *are* taking away the plastic toys. While the 80s kid in us is sad to see the dolls and cars we collected in our youths disappearing from the McDonald’s experience altogether, we are lovin’ the company’s sustainability efforts.

The restaurant told the Associated Press that by 2025 plastic toys will have been completely phased out from Happy Meals, and that they’re starting their efforts now by working with toy companies on new material innovations. The company will begin testing (and ultimately replace the plastic options with) more eco-friendly alternatives like buildable cardboard figures, board games or plant-based game pieces. Hm! This might be the most drastic change the restaurant has made since adding plant-based meat options or closing its dining rooms for Covid. These are certainly unprecedented times!